Latest earthquakes near Nikšić, Opština Nikšić today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nikšić, Opština Nikšić, Montenegro, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nikšić? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nikšić (also known as Nikshiqi), it will show up within minutes.
Nikšić Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 287 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nikšić, Opština Nikšić in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nikšić roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nikšić in 2019. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nikšić that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nikšić in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nikšić during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 266 | 92.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 6.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nikšić
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nikšić occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Podgorica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) south-southeast of Nikšić, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nikšić in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 78 kilometers (48 mi) south-southeast of Nikšić. It is the strongest earthquake near Nikšić in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nikšić, Opština Nikšić in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Nikšić.
Nearest earthquakes from Nikšić
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nikšić, Opština Nikšić. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nikšić.
When was the last earthquake in Nikšić, Opština Nikšić?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nikšić on the evening of January 8, 2026 at 22:32 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 197km east-northeast of Nikšić at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nikšić, Opština Nikšić in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nikšić, Opština Nikšić?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Nikšić on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 78km south-southeast of Nikšić at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nikšić since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nikšić, Opština Nikšić?
In the past 10 years, 287 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nikšić. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
